Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar 11-2.

Strati - first 3D printed car

Part One: Warm Up

Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:

  • What is a 3D printer? Have you ever heard of one?
  • Would you like to own a 3D printer? What would you print?
  • How much do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a 3D printer?
  • Can 3D printers make things out of materials other than plastic?
  • Are there any potential dangers associated with 3D printing?
  • How can we prevent people from abusing 3D printing technology?
  • Do you think one day people will be living in 3D printed houses? Why or why not?
  • Could 3D printers help reduce or even end global poverty? How so?
  • In what ways would 3D printing impact global business?
  • Could 3D printers help save lives? How ?

Part Two: Reading

Exercise

Open the exercise to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.

Bonus

Have a 3D printer? You can check out Ford's 3D models here.

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